Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol

Name: Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA718177
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A rare saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol, mid 19th century, of circular dished form with a central aperture, the sides with applied sprigging of grape vines within beaded borders and with an oval aperture for emptying the contents. Stamped with makers mark 'PRICE BRISTOL'.

These spittoons were commonly found in pubs during the 19th century,

Charles Price established himself as a potter of brown stonewares 'next to The Bunch of Grapes, Thomas Street', Bristol in 1809. By 1812 the company was exporting stoneware to Waterford, Dublin, Cork, Youghall, Limerick, Belfast, Dundalk, Newry, Guernsey, Jersey, Jamaica, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Calcutta.

The company exhibited widely at International exhibitions throughout the 19th century including the International Exhibition in Philadelphia 1876 and won a Prize Medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1867.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA718177

Description

fig 1. Rare Antique saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol — fig 1. Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol

These spittoons were commonly found in pubs during the 19th century,

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Charles Price established himself as a potter of brown stonewares 'next to The Bunch of Grapes, Thomas Street', Bristol in 1809.

Hand of Glory

By 1812 the company was exporting stoneware to Waterford, Dublin, Cork, Youghall, Limerick, Belfast, Dundalk, Newry, Guernsey, Jersey, Jamaica, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Calcutta.

fig 2. Rare Antique saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol — fig 2. Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol

The company exhibited widely at International exhibitions throughout the 19th century including the International Exhibition in Philadelphia 1876 and won a Prize Medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1867.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA718177